This bill modifies Minnesota's extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws to update how these orders are applied for, secured, and enforced. It expands who can petition for an ERPO to include attorneys' offices and allows respondents to petition on their own behalf, while clarifying definitions for family members and mental health professionals. The legislation requires courts to provide simplified forms, waives all filing and service fees, and mandates that orders be shared with law enforcement and the national background check system within specific timeframes. Additionally, it updates procedures for emergency relief petitions and clarifies the role of law enforcement in considering such requests.
This bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create rules limiting how visitors can carry firearms on campus property. Under the new provisions, institutions can require visitors to leave if they violate firearm policies, and those who refuse to comply could face a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $500 for a first offense. The legislation also clarifies that firearms carried in violation of these rules cannot be subject to forfeiture. Additionally, the bill maintains that employers and schools cannot ban firearms in parking areas, even if they have other campus-wide restrictions.
This bill limits the governor's ability to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. It requires the governor to appoint only candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature does not elect someone to fill the vacancy. The law affects the appointment process for board members and strengthens the role of the legislative committee in selecting candidates. This change ensures that when the legislature cannot fill a vacancy, the governor must choose from a pre-approved list rather than selecting any candidate independently.
This bill clarifies what actions by public officers and employees in Minnesota count as misconduct, specifically including knowingly providing false information to the legislative auditor and failing to perform mandatory duties. It increases penalties for repeat offenders, raising the maximum prison sentence to three years or fines up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. The legislation also extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting public misconduct and removes the offense from eligibility for automatic expungement, meaning convictions cannot be automatically sealed from public records. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
This bill clarifies and strengthens rights for residents of manufactured home parks in Minnesota when a park is being sold. It requires park owners to notify all residents 45 days before selling the park, giving residents a representative the right to match the purchase offer and negotiate terms to keep the park operating as a manufactured housing community. The law also requires the new owner to certify that the park will remain in use for ten years if residents exercise their right to purchase. Several exceptions apply, such as sales to nonprofits, government entities, family members, or affiliates, but these exceptions do not apply if the buyer plans to close or convert the park within a year.
This bill increases Minnesota's child tax credit from $1,750 to $2,000 per qualifying child for taxable years after December 31, 2025. It also requires the state revenue commissioner to annually adjust both the credit amount and phaseout thresholds for inflation starting in 2026, with adjustments rounded to the nearest $60. The changes directly affect Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns and claim the child credit for their dependents.
This bill modifies contribution rates for the Minnesota General Employees Retirement Plan, affecting both public employees and their employers. It lowers employee contributions from 6.5% to 5.5% of salary for school employees starting July 1, 2026, while employer contributions for the same group decrease from 6.5% to 7.5% over the same period. The changes apply only to coordinated members of the retirement plan, with basic members maintaining their current 9.10% contribution rate. The legislation updates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.27, to reflect these new contribution percentages for different employee categories.
This bill requires Minnesota postsecondary institutions to report enrollment fraud cases to the Office of Higher Education within 30 days of detection. The law applies to state colleges and universities, private institutions participating in federal financial aid programs, and requests compliance from the University of Minnesota system. Reports must include the amount of state financial aid the fraudulent student qualified for and any aid already disbursed. The Office of Higher Education will then publish an annual report starting in 2027 detailing the number of fraud cases and financial aid amounts involved, broken down by institution and program type.
This bill prohibits artificial intelligence systems from directly providing professional services to consumers in Minnesota without human oversight. It defines professional services as those requiring state licensure and requires that any AI delivering such services must be operated by a credentialed professional or their representative during the service. The law allows credentialed professionals to use AI as a tool to assist their work but prevents AI from independently performing licensed activities. Violations of this prohibition would be enforced by the state attorney general under existing enforcement mechanisms.
This bill modifies how Minneapolis uses local sales tax revenue and redefines the geographic boundaries of its downtown taxing area. It requires the state to deposit specific amounts into the city's general fund through 2046 to support bond debt service and sports facility operations, with funds designated for stadium repairs and improvements. Additionally, the bill updates the downtown taxing area map to include new streets while excluding certain zones, with these geographic changes taking effect after September 30, 2026. The legislation directly affects Minneapolis taxpayers and the city's ability to collect and allocate sales tax revenue for public projects.
This bill prohibits Minnesota state agencies from entering into contracts with companies owned by individuals convicted of specific crimes including theft, perjury, or forgery, or those held liable for making false claims against the state or federal government. The law applies to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations by disqualifying any owner with an ownership interest in the business if they meet the criteria. State agencies must screen potential vendors against these criminal and liability records before awarding contracts for goods or services. The legislation aims to prevent state funds from going to businesses with owners who have demonstrated dishonest behavior in legal or financial matters.
This bill modifies Minnesota's wetland replacement rules to establish a specific priority order for where developers must restore wetlands when construction impacts existing ones. It requires that replacement wetlands be sited first in the same minor watershed, then the same watershed, then the same wetland bank service area, and finally in other service areas, with limited exceptions for older public transportation projects. The legislation also defines what counts as a reasonable replacement opportunity, emphasizing natural conditions, long-term functionality, and minimal environmental disruption, while mandating collaboration among agencies to identify suitable sites. Additionally, the bill directs the state board to set replacement ratios and service area priorities to guide where wetland restoration should occur.
